Boring is a vital part of machine maintenance. It is the process of enlarging a hole with a single cutting tool. The primary purpose of a boring machine is not to drill new holes but to work with pre-drilled holes. At In-Situ Machining Solutions, we equip our expert engineers with portable boring machines that we design and construct in-house.
The role of the machine is to enact this process in sizable jobs such as machine housings, industrial plant machinery or engine line boring. The most significant definition is for situations where it's impossible to hold or rotate the parts in question on a lathe or workshop boring machine, hence portable boring machines' popularity with the large machinery used in industrial environments.
Boring is the most common process for machining. They can be used for various purposes, from creating custom machine parts to assisting with repairs to existing machinery. These machines are highly sought after for this exacting work due to the precision required. They can also be used to produce smooth holes with complete accuracy.
Single-point tools are attached to a rotating spindle within a boring head. These move in circles around the edges of the existing holes. By adjusting the boring head, you can control the tool sweeping around the diameter of the hole.
Line boring is popular in various industries. Also known as align boring, line boring is designed to create multiple bores in a line that are perfectly straight. These are used for a variety of different applications ranging from boring camshaft housings, and main bearing pockets on Engine bedplates, right through to boring coupling holes.
Shipbuilding, transportation, the power industry and more all benefit from it.ย These machines create clean, accurate bores from existing drilled or cast holes. They come with a tooling head that uses the single-point cutting tool mentioned earlier. It can also be customised depending on the application.
Boring machines provide an invaluable service for machine maintenance, but the logistics of delivering it for large-scale machinery used in various industries can make it complex. This is why we have invested in our own modular, mobile boring machines that enable us the enviable ability to provide this invaluable work on-site.
Large marine diesel engines and generating sets will generally experience damage when a crankshaft fails. However, we have successfully supported our clients to help mitigate this issue. An example of our portable boring machines being particularly effective is when we assisted in surveying a damaged passenger vessel. Despite the limited access area, our engineers were able to construct bespoke equipment to suit the vessel's line boring needs. Read more about this and our other case studies to find out more.
Carpenters initially developed boring machines as a much-needed improvement over their existing tools, such as T-handle augers. However, the original drill bits used to be significantly different. The spoon and shell bits were commonplace until the invention of the modern spiral bit in 1771.
A carpenter's hand-driven boring machine was used to bore holes in beams. John Wilkinson was an industrialist credited as the inventor of the early boring machines in 1774. His machine held a cutting tool through a supported cylinder on both ends.
These older designs were developed into the modern boring machines that many companies use, but their requirement for fixed work was a disadvantage. This limitation was removed with the development of our mobile boring machines.
In-Situ Machining Solutions have many years of experience providing highly effective boring services for machinery maintenance. We specialise in on-site machining, essential for sizeable industrial stationary plant machines that cannot be easily removed from the work site for repairs.
Our highly experienced engineers are expertly trained in the latest equipment and techniques for rectifying components. Using our specialised equipment, they can attend to any parts of the plant machine that have become worn or damaged.
Our engineers are equipped with the latest range of portable boring and facing equipment to conveniently handle any required repairs or modifications on-site. These are developed in-house to be mobile and modular without losing effectiveness, perfect for emergency repairs.
We understand the importance of maintaining a productive workflow with as few interruptions as possible. That is why we offer our on-site professional line boring services worldwide. In addition, many companies from a broad range of industries have reduced unwanted downtime thanks to our 365 day, 24-hour emergency machining repair service.
You can learn more about our plant machinery repair services online. Additionally, if you have any questions about how we can assist with your machining needs, please don't hesitate to fill in one of our enquiry forms, and one of our experts will answer all your questions.
